ADMINISTRATOR III (Policy Specialist)

ADMINISTRATOR III

Policy Specialist

Recruitment #2...

DEPARTMENT MDE - Air and Radiation Administration (ARA)

DATE OPENED 5/12/2026 09:40:00 AM

FILING DEADLINE 5/26/2026 5:00:00 PM

SALARY $75,475.00 - $117,737.00/year

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full-Time

HR ANALYST Shantasia Baker

WORK LOCATION Baltimore City

Introduction

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and be a part of our team.

MDE ismitted to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainablemunities and ecosystems throughout the state.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration

Climate Change Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose Of Job

The Administrator III will plan and lead the implementation ofmunity engagement efforts to support regulatory development by deeply understanding user needs and behaviors. The ideal candidate will utilize human-centered design principles to plan and implement a variety of outreach andmunity engagement activities. Key responsibilities include conducting demographic research using methods such as interviews, surveys, workshops, and observation to understandmunity members' and stakeholders' priorities and pain points. Additional responsibilities includemunicating findings clearly, defining problems based on user insights and program goals, and maintaining consistentmunication with stakeholders throughout the engagement process.

This position will coordinate these activities alongside conductingplementary policy analysis and development support to the Policy Division within the Climate Change Program. The Climate Change Program is responsible for developing and implementing nation-leading policies to reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Our work improves the health and welfare of people and the environment while developing a dynamic clean energy economy in Maryland.

The incumbent in this position will also provide support for legislative efforts related to climate change and represent the program in the state's participation in the U.S Climate Alliance. The Climate Change Policy Division activities support the Maryland Department of the Environment's mission to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as amissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher rankingmissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

Experience in an environmental, policy and/ormunications discipline

Working knowledge of climate change mitigation policies and strategies

Experiencemunicating and translating technical information to a variety of stakeholders

Experience developing project scopes of work and identifying tasks to achieve goals and objectives

Experience planning and implementing inclusivemunity engagement efforts

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better, and Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Application must bepleted. Do not leave work experience section blank. Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Iplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master's degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at ... or World Education Services Inc. at ... or ....

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act to be hired in the position for which you applied.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan

Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to shantasia.baker1maryland or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

Resumes are not accepted in lieu ofpleting the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at .... If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at ... or Application.Helpmaryland.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland ismitted to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects themunities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.